Sociology - Prison Education - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The Sinclair Sociology Department is currently seeking part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions.

• Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
• Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
• London Correctional – London, Ohio
• Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
• Oakwood Correctional – Lima, Ohio
• Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, Ohio
• Pickaway Correctional – Orient, Ohio
• Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
• Southeastern Ohio Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
• Southern Ohio Correctional – Lucasville, Ohio
• Warren Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio

Compensation: The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky
, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part‑time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, using available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia‑based instruction
• Must be able to teach face‑to‑face in a prison education setting
• Ability to pass a DRC background check
• Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire

Sinclair Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities.